Once, Shieldon had grown up under Tyrunt and Cranidos's protection, living cautiously and gradually developing a timid disposition, relying on others and fearing battle.
Until that day, when Cranidos died beneath Kabutops's blades to protect them, and Tyrunt nearly lost its life as well!
Bastiodon's heart had been filled with terror and a dread of fighting.
Then Yong appeared, taking it and Tyrunt away from the place where they had lived for so many years and showing them the wider world beyond.
At first, Shieldon's training hadn't gone smoothly. The little Pokémon resisted all of it.
So Yong entrusted it to the steady, patient Swampert...
Strict, yet still gentle.
Swampert meticulously guided Shieldon's training. Even when the little Pokémon couldn't keep going, Swampert stayed quietly at its side, correcting its mistakes and having it try again...
That strange approach, rigid and forceful yet gentle, actually began to dissolve the fears rooted in the little Pokémon's heart.
Shieldon began to cooperate.
The outstanding potential of an Ancient Pokémon steadily became real strength... and all the way through its evolution, Swampert remained by its side!
In Bastiodon's heart, Tyrantrum was its older brother! And Swampert was its "father"!
Ding! Bastiodon learned Flash Cannon (beginner)!
Had the powerful wish in its heart sparked that insight?
Yong smiled faintly. With a thought, he spent 10,000 Training Points to raise Flash Cannon from beginner to expert!
"I can feel your resolve, Bastiodon! Use the last of your strength! Flash Cannon!"
"Bastio!!!"
Though it trembled on its feet, Bastiodon's presence had never been so powerful! Its gaze was utterly unwavering!
Silvery-gray light shone from its body, then turned into streams that gathered in front of it!
An exceptionally brilliant silver orb grew larger and larger. Its dense energy carried a heavy weight, yet still